Emerson SM-Ethernet FTP Server Default Credentials

critical Nessus Plugin ID 87124

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Synopsis

The remote device has an FTP account with default credentials.

Description

It was possible to log into the remote FTP server on the Emerson SCADA device by providing a set of default credentials. A remote attacker can exploit this to gain authenticated access.

Solution

Change the default password or block access to the port.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 87124

File Name: scada_emerson_sm_ethernet_ftp_default_credentials.nbin

Version: 1.59

Type: remote

Family: SCADA

Published: 12/1/2015

Updated: 5/20/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only

Detections

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